1. After reviewing the readings, please consider the following in your discussion post:
- Please share your thoughts on the readings.
- What did you learn about death and dying practices around the world and how can this help you in your practice as a Social Worker working with older adults and their families?
- Please share your thoughts relating to the Death and Dignity Acts?
- Are there any special considerations relating to grief/loss in older adults?
Should be a minimum of 200 words. APA
References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-grief/201903/grief-and-loneliness-in-the-aged
https://dying.lovetoknow.com/death-cultures-around-world/different-cultural-beliefs-death-dying-practices
https://deathwithdignity.org/learn/death-with-dignity-acts/
https://khn.org/news/rational-suicide-seniors-preemptive-death-medical-aid-in-dying/
https://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/archive/ND18p30.shtml
2. Please consider the following in your discussion post:
- Please share your thoughts after reviewing the readings and video.
- What are the main differences between hospice and palliative care?
- What do you understand to be the role of a Hospice Social Worker?
Initial discussion post should be a minimum of 200 words. APA
References
https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/23190
https://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/archive/ND18p30.shtml
https://www.vitas.com/hospice-and-palliative-care-basics/about-palliative-care/hospice-vs-palliative-care-whats-the-difference
https://www.vitas.com/hospice-and-palliative-care-basics/the-hospice-care-team/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-hospice-social-worker
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-are-palliative-care-and-hospice-care